A laser apparatus includes a wavelength conversion device composed of single crystal lithium tetraborate for converting a wavelength by passing an incident laser beam therethrough. The relationship between the orientation of the crystal axis of the single-crystal lithium tetraborate and the direction of incidence of the laser beam is determined so as to prevent beam walk-off from occurring in the laser beam propagating through the conversion device. A method of converting a wavelength by passing an incident laser beam through a wavelength conversion device composed of single-crystal lithium tetraborate is also disclosed.
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March 22, 2000
February 25, 2003
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